Biography: Boris Yeltsin
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He has been called both a democrat and a drunk, a dictator and a czar. For most of a decade, he undertook the seemingly impossible task of dragging his giant nation to the center of global politics and economics. Boris Yeltsin's political career is similar to that of President Lincoln, who was born in a log cabin and rose to the White House. A former construction foreman, Yeltsin survived numerous crises to remain in control of Russia since the collapse of communism. Despite rumors of illness, strong opposition, and questionable decisions, he never lost an election. Travel with us to Russia to see an intimate portrait of one of the world's most contradictory leaders.
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- Original Title
- Biography: Boris Yeltsin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- A+E Studios
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What is Biography: Boris Yeltsin about?
He has been called both a democrat and a drunk, a dictator and a czar. For most of a decade, he undertook the seemingly impossible task of dragging his giant nation to the center of global politics and economics. Boris Yeltsin's political career is similar to that of President Lincoln, who was born in a log cabin and rose to the White House. A former construction foreman, Yeltsin survived numerous crises to remain in control of Russia since the collapse of communism. Despite rumors of illness, strong opposition, and questionable decisions, he never lost an election. Travel with us to Russia to see an intimate portrait of one of the world's most contradictory leaders.
Who directed Biography: Boris Yeltsin?
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Who stars in Biography: Boris Yeltsin?
The principal cast of Biography: Boris Yeltsin includes Boris Yeltsin.
When was Biography: Boris Yeltsin released and how long is it?
Biography: Boris Yeltsin was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 44m.